EdisonLearning Dual Enrollment
in Pennsylvania with CAOLA
The Dual Enrollment Program at EdisonLearning offers a unique opportunity for high school students to get a head start on their college education. By participating in our program, students can earn valuable college credits while still in high school, setting them up for academic success and a seamless transition to higher education.
Early College Credit
What is EdisonLearning's Dual Enrollment?
- Accelerated Learning: Dive into college-level courses and challenge students' academic capabilities.
- Cost Savings: Reduce future college tuition by earning credits now.
- Flexible Scheduling: Courses designed to fit into high school timetables, ensuring students can manage both sets of responsibilities.
- Diverse Course Offerings: From humanities to STEM, explore a wide range of subjects that align with future career aspirations.
Earning College Credit
Dual Enrollment Credentials
Enrolling in Dual Enrollment through EdisonLearning is the best way for students to earn college credit and expand their learning journey.
Quality Assurance
Syllabi, faculty credentials, assessment information and more
Improved Processes
Wide variety of courses to register from with straightforward steps for registration
Approved by Accreditors
Institutions have received approval to share courses from all leading regional accrediting bodies
The Process
Dual Enrollment Implementation
Before the semester begins
- Advisor (or other admin) will view the catalog and discuss available options with student
- Verify student eligibility and add/drop dates
- Advisor processes course registration for student with EdisonLearning
- Whitelist Acadeum and teaching institution domains for communication
- Student receives welcome email with all policies, course expectations and login credentials
During the semester
- Student has the full asynchronous college experience
- Course instructed by college faculty using the college's learning management system
- Student expected to uphold college policies and procedures
After the semester
- College reports final grade back to EdisonLearning
- Student grade available in transcripts and eSchoolware records
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For Students and Families
EdisonLearning Dual Enrollment FAQs
What is dual enrollment, and how does it work?
Dual Enrollment allows high school students to enroll in college courses while still attending their high school. Students will participate using the college or university’s Learning Management System (LMS) and will be considered students at that college or university. In some instances, students may be eligible for dual credit for the completed courses. This means they will receive both college credit and high school credit towards their graduation requirements.
What are the benefits of participating in a dual enrollment program?
High school students enrolled in college-level courses are set up for success in their academic and professional careers. Dual enrollment courses through EdisonLearning are a cost effective, equitable and accessible option for students. Foster academic growth, enhance college readiness and promote a smooth transition to higher education with dual enrollment.
- Bolster college applications and resumes
- Engage in relevant course options
- Reduce time and cost of college degree
- Earn college credit
- Gain experience being a college student
- Understand the expectations of college
- Explore majors or career paths in high school
- Earn an associate degree
Can you explain the eligibility criteria for dual enrollment courses?
To be eligible for Dual Enrollment, EdisonLearning suggests that students should have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, be a high school junior or senior, and have met all prerequisite requirements for the course they wish to take. Students outside of those requirements may be eligible if they have previous experience taking an online course. Please work with your school’s guidance counselor to determine the appropriate course schedule.
Will the college credits earned through dual enrollment transfer to other colleges or universities?
While EdisonLearning cannot guarantee that a course will transfer to other colleges or universities, all of the institutions we partner with have been fully vetted and meet all requirements to offer Dual Enrollment courses. In addition, they are all accredited through various nationally recognized accreditation organizations. Most of the dual enrollment courses are offered by four-year institutions and are optimized for in-state credit transfer.
What college courses are available for students?
Please click here to review our current course offerings. New courses are added regularly!
What is the cost associated with dual enrollment courses?
The cost and financial aid available for Dual Enrollment varies by state and school district. Please contact your school for more information.
How many dual enrollment courses can a student take in one semester or academic year?
While EdisonLearning does not limit the number of courses a student can take at one time, the school district may have policies regarding this. Please contact your guidance counselor for more information.
What kind of support and resources are available for students participating in dual enrollment?
Students taking dual enrollment courses will be considered students of that college or university. They will have access to all supports and resources available to students at those institutions, including technical support and student accessibility services.
How will participating in dual enrollment affect the student's high school GPA and college transcript?
It is up to the school district to determine whether dual enrollment courses also count for dual credit and therefore how they affect high school GPA. Dual Enrollment students will receive a transcript from the college or university that they can use to transfer credits to another institution that they attend after high school. Please note that course transfers and equivalency is at the discretion of the college or university.
Are there any prerequisites or placement tests required to enroll in certain dual enrollment courses?
Yes, please see the prerequisites section of the Dual Enrollment catalog here.
How will colleges and universities view dual enrollment courses during the college application process?
Yes, please see the prerequisites section of the Dual Enrollment catalog here.
What happens if a student decides to drop a dual enrollment course?
Dual Enrollment drops must be completed prior to the drop date listed in the course details to ensure a refund.
Are there any limitations on the types of courses that can be taken through dual enrollment?
Students are welcome to enroll in any available courses through their high school’s Dual Enrollment catalog. These courses are limited to 200-level and below and may be further limited by state or other course requirements based on the school district’s policies.
Will students be required to purchase textbooks or other materials for their Dual Enrollment course?
Required texts and other course materials vary by course and can be found within the course details in the course catalog.
For School Administrators
EdisonLearning Dual Enrollment FAQs
What is the cost for Dual Enrollment courses?
For information on course costs or to add Dual Enrollment to your EdisonLearning contract, please contact your Account Manager or Customer Success Manager.
Is there an add/drop or refund policy?
Each course has its own start and end date as well as a last date for enrollment and drop date. Course drops processed prior to the drop date will result in a full refund.
How do I enroll a student?
Program implementation, including enrollment procedures, will be covered by your assigned Customer Success Manager once your contract is finalized.
Who monitors the students’ progress?
Students who are dually enrolled will function as a student of the college or university. Their professors will monitor progress and provide assignment grades, feedback, and final grades. High school advisors will have access to the students’ final grades within eSchoolware upon completion of the course.
How are final grades reported?
Final grades will be available within eSchoolware once the course is complete and the higher education institution processes them.
Are Dual Enrollment courses available for dual credit?
You as an accredited high school may choose to offer Dual Enrollment courses as dual-credit based on your state and local graduation requirements.
How long are the courses?
The length of courses vary by college or university and course type. Course length is available under the course details within the course catalog. However, most courses are designed to be completed within one semester.
How many courses can a student take each semester?
EdisonLearning does not limit the number of Dual Enrollment courses a student may take each semester.
What are the requirements for students to be eligible?
To be eligible for Dual Enrollment, EdisonLearning suggests that students should have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, be a high school junior or senior, and have met all prerequisite requirements for the course they wish to take. Students outside of those requirements may be eligible if they have previous experience taking an online course.
Are accommodations or modifications available for students who require them?
Students who require additional help in their courses should contact the college or university’s student accessibility services for assistance.
Who do I contact with questions about this program?
For more information on Dual Enrollment with EdisonLearning, please contact DualEnrollment@EdisonLearning.com.
Who do I contact with technical assistance for this program?
For technical assistance regarding setup and enrollment of Dual Enrollment courses within eSchoolware, please contact your Customer Success Manager or email online.support@edisonlearning.com.
For technical assistance regarding the Dual Enrollment course being taken through a college or university, please contact their Technical Support Help Desk directly. Their contact information should be provided in the welcome message upon enrollment.